Services

Anxiety

Anxiety is a normal stress reaction, but if it becomes chronic and extreme, it can start to dominate your everyday existence. If you are dealing with ongoing anxiety, which includes worry, fear; and uneasiness, as well as a rapid heartbeat or shaking, you might have an anxiety disorder. These emotions can be provoked by particular circumstances or may emerge spontaneously, leaving you in a state of continuous apprehension and distress. If you are not able to identify whether you are dealing with anxiety, then look out for these symptoms and schedule a consultation with an anxiety therapist in NYC for confirmation:

• Persistent and excessive worries about everyday situations or specific issues.
• A constant feeling of apprehension or dread.
• Involuntary trembling or shaking of the body or limbs.
• Trouble falling or staying asleep or experiencing restless, unsatisfying sleep.

Depression

Depression is a mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and behaves. It goes beyond temporary sadness and can last for weeks, months, or even years, interfering with daily life, work, and relationships.

Common symptoms include persistent sadness, emptiness, hopelessness, loss of interest in once-enjoyed activities, fatigue or low energy even after adequate rest, changes in sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, and sometimes thoughts of self-harm or suicide.

Therapy helps individuals understand the root causes of depression and provides strategies like CBT to reframe negative thoughts to foster a more positive outlook, build healthy routines, set achievable goals, and strengthen relationships and connection with others. Therapy aims not only to help in the short term but also to provide tools to help prevent future episodes of depression.

Personal Growth

Personal growth is the ongoing process of self-improvement, where individuals work on developing their skills, knowledge, and emotional well-being. Key areas include self-awareness, emotional maturity, skill development, resilience, and life satisfaction.

It can also involve facing challenges and overcoming obstacles with the support of the therapist.

Self-esteem

Self-esteem is the value you place on yourself, reflecting your beliefs about your worth, abilities, and appearance. Healthy self-esteem balances strengths and areas for improvement, while low self-esteem leads to self-doubt, negative self-talk, and avoidance of challenges or social interactions due to fear of judgment or failure.

Signs of low self-esteem include self-criticism, fear of failure, avoiding new experiences, and dismissing compliments. Therapy helps you uncover and challenge the negative beliefs and thought patterns that contribute to low self-esteem. By recognizing these destructive thoughts, you can begin to replace them with more positive and realistic ones.

Vocation/Career

Vocation refers to a person’s calling or chosen career path that aligns with their passions, talents, and values. It goes beyond just a job or occupation; a vocation is something that brings a deep sense of purpose and fulfillment. People often view their vocation as a central part of their identity, and it’s typically something they feel drawn to, whether it’s through helping others, creating, teaching, or any other meaningful pursuit.

Therapy can be a valuable resource in exploring and finding your vocation for several reasons: Therapy can help you gain a deeper understanding of your interests, passions, and strengths. Through self-reflection and exploration, a therapist can guide you in identifying what truly motivates and fulfills you.

Services

• Individual therapy
• Skill-building groups

Skill-building group therapy is a therapeutic setting where individuals work together under the guidance of a therapist to develop and enhance specific skills. The group focuses on practical techniques to address common issues such as stress management, emotional regulation, communication, or coping with anxiety or depression.

Please stay tuned to this Web site for upcoming skill-building groups, offered remotely or in-office.